11 Dec 1913
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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1913
Page
1
UAW President and Democratic advisers outline a program to curb trusts through new legislation. The plan focuses on corporate regulation, aiming to strengthen antitrust enforcement and protect workers. They stress federal action and watchdog oversight to curb perceived corporate excess.
White House talks outline a plan to define unreasonable restraints and interlocking trusts, create a interstate trade commission, and require proof of unreasonableness. The measures aim to shield small businesses while enabling dissolution of illegal trusts and regulate interstate commerce.
President Wilson earns praise from the capital’s women after aiding Miss Ruth Donaldson who fell from a horse at Dock Creek Park. He helped her to her feet and searched for her missing back comb, an act witnessed as a sign of gallantry. A second item notes the International Joint Commission near concluding a major study on water pollution along 2000 miles of the northern border with likely U.S. and Canadian legislation forthcoming.
John Thomas and Tearne Poole received two and one year terms to be served consecutively in San Quentin after conviction in San Francisco federal court for conspiracy to smuggle opium into the United States. They had been trucking opium from Juarez, Mexico, hidden in trunks, and were arrested September 16 with opium stained garments. Each had previously served two prison terms for opium smuggling.
On Colon December 10 the Fram is set to depart for San Francisco by the Straits of Magellan, delaying canal passage since October. If delayed further, Captain Amundsen’s Arctic expedition risks a year lost. Fram must refit at San Francisco and resume northward sailing.
Washington insiders report Postmaster General Burledon supports government ownership of lines but faces Cabinet resistance. Attorney General MeIteynolds backs negotiated relief over litigation, while Justice Department eyes a plan to curb interstate telephone business and regulate trusts without broad takeover. Kingsbury of AT&T participates in talks as a Pacific coast suit proceeds.
Hong Kong reports pirate activity amid unrest in the south. Pirates attacked the Portuguese steamer Kwang Chou Wan today, killing the captain, looting the vessel, and escaping. General Lung Chi Kuan, commanding Canton, is recruiting heavily in Kwang Su. Five cruisers have arrived off Canton, demonstrating the Republic’s naval power.
In Madrid on Pec 14 rumors claimed the Hispano Americano bank was overruled with Mexican securities. The stock fell eleven points in minutes and $2,000,000 was withdrawn as depositors fled. The bank suspended payments briefly until the Bank of Spain provided a large advance. it is expected to resume tomorrow.
Vicente Segura, once famed as a bullfighter and reputed Hidalgo millionaire, led about 406 rebels at Fotolan before capture by federals. He allied with Carrancista factions after leaving the Madero era and had gun shipments traced to New Orleans. Segura reportedly moved arms toward state hubs and was last seen near Hidalgo’s eastern border with a convoy of cartridges.
San Francisco December 10 Herman Whitaker, a British subject and eighteen years in the United States, will naturalize so his wife may vote. Mrs. MacKenzie Gordon, also married to a British subject in California, opposes the move and plans to appeal to the U S Supreme Court after California rulings.
The New York New Haven Hartford railroad directors announced they deemed it advisable in the interest of the property not to declare a dividend at this time. The decision reflects considerations about the company’s financial condition and future operations.
Frank J. Hayes and John R. Lawson, high ranking UMWA figures, appeared before U S Commissioner Hinsdale in Denver and posted $3,000 bonds each after being indicted by a Pueblo federal grand jury last week. Hayes faced conspiracy to restrain trade and labor monopoly charges. Lawson faced the same offenses.
Senator Sherman of Illinois criticized the currency bill at Washington on December 10 for its free silver implications. He argued the House measure imposes corporate death on banks not joining the proposed national bank system.
Grand jury hears evidence against George M. Palmer chairman of the New York Democratic Committee over campaign contributions from a corporation. Dudley Van Wirt testifies linking a $504 donation and endorsements. further witnesses and alleged unreported sums tied to highway and brewing interests loom as the district attorney seeks more time.
Private soldiers show little enthusiasm for a clash with the Constitutionalist forces as federal troops strengthen Qjinaga defenses against anticipated attack. Rebels and government forces confront a tense border situation with limited optimism.
Troops under General Mercado fortify the Mexican side at Ojinaga opposite Presidio Texas as rebels led by Villa approach. Federals dig trenches, mount guns, and transport provisions while refugees cross to the U.S. side seeking safety. Civilian evacuees, mostly wealthy families, rush to Marfa Texas as border patrol hesitates.
Burning oil from a ruptured sixteen inch pipe flooded a ravine near Paola Kansas destroying a bridge on the Missouri Kansas and Texas line and damaging one on the Missouri Pacific. An estimated 25009 barrels escaped before ignition and by midnight the oil burned fiercely as traffic was expected to resume by morning. Separately Chicago clerks adopted roller skates in the post office to speed sorting with a concrete ramp extending to the basement.
Philadelphia employers on strike refused to meet with Ethelbert Stewart statistician from the federal Department of Labor sent by Secretary Wilson to mediate. The administration had sought arbitration to resolve the labor dispute in the city.
Constantinople December 10 Prince Said Haiim resigns as grand vizier following disputes with colleagues over military policy. His departure reshapes the Ottoman government and signals ongoing Franco-British tensions in the region.
In Vancouver on December 16 Justice MacRdonald ruled Hemnan Singh was not properly ordered deported as only six of seven immigration board members attended. Migration chief Malcolm Reid signaled a new attempt to rearrest him, with Singh remaining in the corridor outside the court as about 200 supporters gathered nearby.
The military commission in Waldenburg investigates the ambush of a mine guards convoy near La Veta on November 8, with six confessed participants. A rancher’s wife, the sole eye witness, describes the shooters and the attack as authorities seek Frank Flockhart, a key suspect, amid broader testimony on related violence.
The Breaux river delta towns remained flooded at night but the river is receding by morning. Relief work accelerates with tents and supplies moved to refugees who cannot return to their homes soon. Rain worsens conditions for large camps of Black refugees.
Witnesses testified about Anna Aumuller and the dismembered remains found in the Hudson. Hans Schmidt remained unmoved as exhibits and confessions were shown and a friend described proposals to marry Aumuller and leave the priesthood. A separate note reports British Columbia premier McBride refusing to seek women’s suffrage.
Paris reports the ministerial declaration set for debate in the chamber of deputies outlines a future tax on acquired wealth and democratic taxation principles. It affirms enforcement of the three years military service and backs in the senate the income tax bill on all income sources.
In Philadelphia a federal court ordered Illinois Watch Co to reveal its full subscriber list to the examiner in the government suit to uncover a watch case trust. The examiner must open the sealed file and provide the names to defense counsel.
About 2 000 petitioners from the Anti-Saloon League and the Woman's Christian Temperance Union gathered at the Capitol to press for a constitutional amendment banning liquor. Leaders presented a resolution to Rep Hobson and Sen Sheppard as crowds sang patriotic hymns.
Washington reports from Mexico City say elements within the provisional government push General Huerta toward armistice negotiations with General Carranza before an election. Officials fear Huerta’s continued rule could block constitutional participation and threaten foreigners in Tampico as British naval moves heighten regional tension.
Tentative moves in Mexico City seek Huerta's help to determine if Carranza would stop fighting for an election with a constitutional leader or name a candidate. Reports mention potential opposition from factions in the capital and reports of a dynamited troop train near Monterey. A rebel attack on an international line near Zertuche killed six and wounded others. A work train near Monterey halted repairs due to rebels. Also reported: a Minneapolis shooting of Mrs. Henry Biegler and daughter by her husband. In New York, Dr. Lucian Cheney defends workers in the safety movement, blaming employers for most accidents. Vienna negotiations begin to tighten emigration rules to curb military service avoidance by Austro-Hungarian youths.
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